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Use of Church funds

SpencerMarsh — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:56:43 GMT

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			<h1><b>The Use of Church Funds</b></h1>
			Many question what the purpose of Church funds and wonder about ways the Church could, in their eyes, use its money more wisely. The articles on this page are written with these skeptics in mind.
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	The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is "not a financial institution or a commercial corporation. [It is] the Church of Jesus Christ, and this Church has no other objective than that which the Lord Himself assigned to it—namely, to invite all to 'come unto Christ, and be perfected in him.'"<ref>Gerald Causse, [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/2018/07/the-spiritual-foundations-of-church-financial-self-reliance?lang=eng "The Spiritual Foundations of Church Financial Self-Reliance,"] ''Ensign'', July 2018.</ref> Thus, the use of Church funds is to fulfill that purpose. Presiding Bishop Gerald Causse explains the primary uses of Church funds:		The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is "not a financial institution or a commercial corporation. [It is] the Church of Jesus Christ, and this Church has no other objective than that which the Lord Himself assigned to it—namely, to invite all to 'come unto Christ, and be perfected in him.'"<ref>Gerald Causse, [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/2018/07/the-spiritual-foundations-of-church-financial-self-reliance?lang=eng "The Spiritual Foundations of Church Financial Self-Reliance,"] ''Ensign'', July 2018.</ref> Thus, the use of Church funds is to fulfill that purpose. Presiding Bishop Gerald Causse explains the primary uses of Church funds:
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	* '''Temples.''' As of April 2023, the Church operates 176 temples, is constructing 56 more, and has 83 in the design and planning stage.<ref>See Scott Taylor, [https://www.thechurchnews.com/general-conference/2023/4/2/23667216/15-temples-announced-by-president-nelson-april-2023-general-conference "See the 15 new temple locations announced by President Nelson"], TheChurchNews.com, 2 April 2023.</ref> These buildings are essential to the wellbeing of Church members, both now and in eternity, and these buildings require significant funds to build and maintain.		* '''Temples.''' As of April 2023, the Church operates 176 temples, is constructing 56 more, and has 83 in the design and planning stage.<ref>See Scott Taylor, [https://www.thechurchnews.com/general-conference/2023/4/2/23667216/15-temples-announced-by-president-nelson-april-2023-general-conference "See the 15 new temple locations announced by President Nelson"], TheChurchNews.com, 2 April 2023.</ref> These buildings are essential to the wellbeing of Church members, both now and in eternity, and these buildings require significant funds to build and maintain.
	* '''General Church Administration.''' To administer the Church's extensive efforts to help others come unto Christ, it employs thousands of Church members and has major administrative offices throughout the world.<ref>In 2002, the ''Salt Lake Tribune'' estimated the Church has over 33,000 employees. See Associated Press, [https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2002-dec-24-na-mormon24-story.html "Mormons Cut Hundreds of Jobs From Utah Workforce"], ''Los Angeles Times'', 24 December 2002.</ref> These resources require a significant amount of funds.		* '''General Church Administration.''' To administer the Church's extensive efforts to help others come unto Christ, it employs thousands of Church members and has major administrative offices throughout the world.<ref>In 2002, the ''Salt Lake Tribune'' estimated the Church has over 33,000 employees. See Associated Press, [https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2002-dec-24-na-mormon24-story.html "Mormons Cut Hundreds of Jobs From Utah Workforce"], ''Los Angeles Times'', 24 December 2002.</ref> These resources require a significant amount of funds.
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	Why does the church spend so much money on temples and other activities when there are so many poor people throughout the world? Wouldn’t the money spent on these buildings be better used in feeding the hungry?		Why does the church spend so much money on temples and other activities when there are so many poor people throughout the world? Wouldn’t the money spent on these buildings be better used in feeding the hungry?

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	Thus, tithing is properly used for temples ''and other activities consistent with building the kingdom of God'' ("laying the foundation of Zion and for the priesthood"). Joseph Smith used tithing for such purposes throughout his administration.		Thus, tithing is properly used for temples ''and other activities consistent with building the kingdom of God'' ("laying the foundation of Zion and for the priesthood"). Joseph Smith used tithing for such purposes throughout his administration.

	===Temple covenants can alleviate poverty===		====Temple covenants can alleviate poverty====
	As the Director of Humanitarian Services for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Sharon Eubank once explained that temples (more specifically, the covenants made in temples) are "the greatest poverty alleviation system in the world." She said:		As the Director of Humanitarian Services for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Sharon Eubank once explained that temples (more specifically, the covenants made in temples) are "the greatest poverty alleviation system in the world." She said:
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	===The anointment of Jesus Christ with expensive oils===		====The anointment of Jesus Christ with expensive oils====
	Just prior to the crucifixion, Christ was anointed with expensive oils. The act was criticized by Judas who suggested that the items could have been sold to benefit the poor. Christ's response was telling. He said "for ye have the poor always with you; but me ye have not always. For in that she hath poured this ointment on my body, she did it for my burial" (Matt 26:11-12). Just as with this event that served to the preparation for the eternal sacrifice of Christ, even so temples make available eternal blessings through Christ's sacrifice. The reality is that eternal salvation is the point of this earth life. Poverty, while certainly tragic and deserving of our individual sacrifices and attention, will only pertain to this existence. In the gospel, we must seek to find the appropriate balance.		Just prior to the crucifixion, Christ was anointed with expensive oils. The act was criticized by Judas who suggested that the items could have been sold to benefit the poor. Christ's response was telling. He said "for ye have the poor always with you; but me ye have not always. For in that she hath poured this ointment on my body, she did it for my burial" (Matt 26:11-12). Just as with this event that served to the preparation for the eternal sacrifice of Christ, even so temples make available eternal blessings through Christ's sacrifice. The reality is that eternal salvation is the point of this earth life. Poverty, while certainly tragic and deserving of our individual sacrifices and attention, will only pertain to this existence. In the gospel, we must seek to find the appropriate balance.

	Temples are built for the blessings of individuals and families into the eternities. Like the anointing of Christ, their existence serves an eternal cause and are in fact considered the House of the Lord. Just as the use of the oils were deserving of the expense, Latter-day Saints likewise consider constructing temples where sacred, eternal covenants pertaining to eternal exaltation are made, are deserving of our best efforts and sacrifices. Because the ordinances of the temple make all of the purposes of life complete and worthwhile, the temples command a level of attention like almost none other in the church.		Temples are built for the blessings of individuals and families into the eternities. Like the anointing of Christ, their existence serves an eternal cause and are in fact considered the House of the Lord. Just as the use of the oils were deserving of the expense, Latter-day Saints likewise consider constructing temples where sacred, eternal covenants pertaining to eternal exaltation are made, are deserving of our best efforts and sacrifices. Because the ordinances of the temple make all of the purposes of life complete and worthwhile, the temples command a level of attention like almost none other in the church.

	===The Church does use funds to help the poor and needy===		====The Church does use funds to help the poor and needy====
	In addition to temple work and other Church-specific activities, the Church uses its funds to help the poor and needy. The Church has an extensive network of farms and canneries that are used to help feed individuals around the world. Its welfare system is based on generous donations of the value of foregone meals from monthly fasts serve to benefit untold individuals. The Church has programs to improve lives throughout the world (for example, helping build wells for safe drinking water and irrigation in Africa), and the Church is constantly preparing to rush aid to disaster stricken areas. The truth is that Latter-day Saints are known to be extremely generous in their efforts to give and sacrifice for the benefit of others.<ref>''[https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/serve/2022-caring-for-those-in-need-annual-report?lang=eng Caring for Those in Need: 2022 Annual Report of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]''.</ref> And Church members always have the choice of increasing monetary donations to fast offering and humanitarian funds.		In addition to temple work and other Church-specific activities, the Church uses its funds to help the poor and needy. The Church has an extensive network of farms and canneries that are used to help feed individuals around the world. Its welfare system is based on generous donations of the value of foregone meals from monthly fasts serve to benefit untold individuals. The Church has programs to improve lives throughout the world (for example, helping build wells for safe drinking water and irrigation in Africa), and the Church is constantly preparing to rush aid to disaster stricken areas. The truth is that Latter-day Saints are known to be extremely generous in their efforts to give and sacrifice for the benefit of others.<ref>''[https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/serve/2022-caring-for-those-in-need-annual-report?lang=eng Caring for Those in Need: 2022 Annual Report of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]''.</ref> And Church members always have the choice of increasing monetary donations to fast offering and humanitarian funds.

	===Determining the use of funds===		====Determining the use of funds====
	The question about the appropriate balance between using funds for worship, instruction, eternal ordinances, and the relief of poverty is one that, without a doubt, weighs heavily on church leaders. They no doubt consider that there is a need for these other items or else they would not have made such a choice. Just as one might have to chose to expend money and resources on a computer and internet connection, or a home and personal clothes, or a car and other personal items, the Church likewise must consider all the expenses and choices. Bringing temples close to individuals in poverty stricken areas is one eternal blessing that the Church feels is important to sacrifice for. Families in poor areas of the world have sold everything that they had so they could attend the temple to be sealed together as an eternal family.<ref>See Thomas S. Monson, [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2011/04/the-holy-temple-a-beacon-to-the-world "The Holy Temple—a Beacon to the World,"] April 2011 general conference.</ref> Building a temple close to people such as these makes such future sacrifices unnecessary and will bless tens of thousands. The faithful Saints in poverty stricken countries are willing to sacrifice greatly for the privilege of having a temple close to them, just as did the early Saints in Kirtland, Ohio who made substantial contributions in the midst of personal poverty to construct the first LDS temple in that city. The Kirtland Temple was one of the most expensive ever constructed if you consider the relative poverty and cost of living of those who built it. The point is that temples are so sacred and valuable to Latter-day Saints that their temporary periods of poverty are not as critical to them as obtaining the blessings of eternity.		The question about the appropriate balance between using funds for worship, instruction, eternal ordinances, and the relief of poverty is one that, without a doubt, weighs heavily on church leaders. They no doubt consider that there is a need for these other items or else they would not have made such a choice. Just as one might have to chose to expend money and resources on a computer and internet connection, or a home and personal clothes, or a car and other personal items, the Church likewise must consider all the expenses and choices. Bringing temples close to individuals in poverty stricken areas is one eternal blessing that the Church feels is important to sacrifice for. Families in poor areas of the world have sold everything that they had so they could attend the temple to be sealed together as an eternal family.<ref>See Thomas S. Monson, [https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2011/04/the-holy-temple-a-beacon-to-the-world "The Holy Temple—a Beacon to the World,"] April 2011 general conference.</ref> Building a temple close to people such as these makes such future sacrifices unnecessary and will bless tens of thousands. The faithful Saints in poverty stricken countries are willing to sacrifice greatly for the privilege of having a temple close to them, just as did the early Saints in Kirtland, Ohio who made substantial contributions in the midst of personal poverty to construct the first LDS temple in that city. The Kirtland Temple was one of the most expensive ever constructed if you consider the relative poverty and cost of living of those who built it. The point is that temples are so sacred and valuable to Latter-day Saints that their temporary periods of poverty are not as critical to them as obtaining the blessings of eternity.
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Church financial reporting to the SEC

SpencerMarsh — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:49:59 GMT

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			<h1><b>Church Financial Reporting to the SEC</b></h1>
			Many have asked why the Church was fined by the United States' Securites and Exchange Commission in 2023. This page answers the questions that have arisen.
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			The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints manages its commercial investments (such as stocks and real estate) through the non-profit organization Ensign Peak Advisors (EPA). In the United States, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) monitors financial market activity to ensure compliance with the law.


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	The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints manages its commercial investments (such as stocks and real estate) through the non-profit organization Ensign Peak Advisors (EPA). In the United States, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) monitors financial market activity to ensure compliance with the law.
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	Since 2000, Ensign Peak received and relied upon legal counsel regarding how to comply with its reporting obligations while attempting to maintain the privacy of the portfolio. As a result, Ensign Peak established separate companies (LLCs) that each filed Forms 13F instead of a single aggregated filing. Ensign Peak and the Church believe that all securities required to be reported were included in the filings by the separate companies.		Since 2000, Ensign Peak received and relied upon legal counsel regarding how to comply with its reporting obligations while attempting to maintain the privacy of the portfolio. As a result, Ensign Peak established separate companies (LLCs) that each filed Forms 13F instead of a single aggregated filing. Ensign Peak and the Church believe that all securities required to be reported were included in the filings by the separate companies.
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	The issue was resolved between the Church and the SEC in February 2023. At that time, announcements were made regarding the issue and the settlement.		The issue was resolved between the Church and the SEC in February 2023. At that time, announcements were made regarding the issue and the settlement.
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	No. All investments were reported, and all returns had applicable taxes paid. None of the subsidiaries under which investments were reported were illegal. The issue in question was the manner of reporting, not the completeness of the reporting. The Church realized no advantageous gains from using this reporting mechanism. No individual received financial gain, either within the Church or the EPA, using this reporting mechanism.		No. All investments were reported, and all returns had applicable taxes paid. None of the subsidiaries under which investments were reported were illegal. The issue in question was the manner of reporting, not the completeness of the reporting. The Church realized no advantageous gains from using this reporting mechanism. No individual received financial gain, either within the Church or the EPA, using this reporting mechanism.
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	Shell companies are corporations created to hold and manage finances on behalf of another organization. Some shell companies are legal while others are not. A primary concern regarding shell companies is that, "even though there are legitimate reasons to set up a shell company, many wealthy individuals abuse shell companies for personal gain."<ref>Will Kenton, [https://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/shellcorporation.asp#:~:text=A%20shell%20corporation%20is%20a,law%20enforcement%20or%20the%20public. "What Is a Shell Corporation? How It's Used, Examples and Legality,"] ''Investopedia'', 17 July 2022, accessed 18 March 2023.</ref> The Church used shell companies as a dispersed reporting mechanism to make it more difficult for critics and others to track total assets. There are three primary reasons why the Church would want to use shell companies.		Shell companies are corporations created to hold and manage finances on behalf of another organization. Some shell companies are legal while others are not. A primary concern regarding shell companies is that, "even though there are legitimate reasons to set up a shell company, many wealthy individuals abuse shell companies for personal gain."<ref>Will Kenton, [https://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/shellcorporation.asp#:~:text=A%20shell%20corporation%20is%20a,law%20enforcement%20or%20the%20public. "What Is a Shell Corporation? How It's Used, Examples and Legality,"] ''Investopedia'', 17 July 2022, accessed 18 March 2023.</ref> The Church used shell companies as a dispersed reporting mechanism to make it more difficult for critics and others to track total assets. There are three primary reasons why the Church would want to use shell companies.

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	Third, by limiting easy understanding of its holdings, the Church reduces its impact on market trends. Let's say that the Church simply created a "Latter-day Index Fund" report that signaled to others exactly the strategy it uses. What would happen is that the decisions of Church fund managers would become multiplied by other fund managers that would copy their strategy. This would actually give the Church disproportionate leverage on the markets by magnifying its influence. For example, by 1987, "the Church had become a large enough investor that representatives of the major investment banks regularly visited Salt Lake City."<ref>Robert I. Eaton and Henry J. Eyring, ''I Will Lead You Along: The Life of Henry B. Eyring'' (Deseret Book, 2013), 378.</ref> This affected Church investment decisions, as explained in President Henry B. Eyring's biography: "[President Eyring's team] began to discuss a strategy for selling stocks to capture the gains of the past eighteen months and limit the Church's downside investment risk. But the team recognized a problem: the Church's holdings were so substantial that selling large blocks of stock quickly could 'move the market,' overwhelming the normal demand from buyers."<ref>Eaton and Eyring, ''The Life of Henry B. Eyring'', 379.</ref>		Third, by limiting easy understanding of its holdings, the Church reduces its impact on market trends. Let's say that the Church simply created a "Latter-day Index Fund" report that signaled to others exactly the strategy it uses. What would happen is that the decisions of Church fund managers would become multiplied by other fund managers that would copy their strategy. This would actually give the Church disproportionate leverage on the markets by magnifying its influence. For example, by 1987, "the Church had become a large enough investor that representatives of the major investment banks regularly visited Salt Lake City."<ref>Robert I. Eaton and Henry J. Eyring, ''I Will Lead You Along: The Life of Henry B. Eyring'' (Deseret Book, 2013), 378.</ref> This affected Church investment decisions, as explained in President Henry B. Eyring's biography: "[President Eyring's team] began to discuss a strategy for selling stocks to capture the gains of the past eighteen months and limit the Church's downside investment risk. But the team recognized a problem: the Church's holdings were so substantial that selling large blocks of stock quickly could 'move the market,' overwhelming the normal demand from buyers."<ref>Eaton and Eyring, ''The Life of Henry B. Eyring'', 379.</ref>
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	The LLCs that EPA used were set up in the late 1990s. From a historical perspective this time period was one of great popularity for these sorts of shell companies. They were everywhere, and the legal limits on what they could be used for hadn't really been tested. That all changed in the early 2000s with the epic frauds of Enron, Worldcom, Tyco, etc. These frauds cost investors billions and many centered around these firms using off balance sheet LLCs to hide what they were doing from investors. In response, GAAP standards concerning these entities changed and the United States legislature passed the Sarbanes-Oxley act in 2002 altering reporting laws.		The LLCs that EPA used were set up in the late 1990s. From a historical perspective this time period was one of great popularity for these sorts of shell companies. They were everywhere, and the legal limits on what they could be used for hadn't really been tested. That all changed in the early 2000s with the epic frauds of Enron, Worldcom, Tyco, etc. These frauds cost investors billions and many centered around these firms using off balance sheet LLCs to hide what they were doing from investors. In response, GAAP standards concerning these entities changed and the United States legislature passed the Sarbanes-Oxley act in 2002 altering reporting laws.

	Legal counsel to the Church determined that the reporting system of these LLCs could continue unchanged. Eventually, the SEC disagreed, so the Church altered its reporting system. One of the things to remember in this current situation is that no funds were misappropriated, no money was stolen, no reports were hidden from the SEC. The SEC just didn't like the ''way'' the Church reported all of their investments. The Ensign Peak Advisors used 13 forms instead of one single form to report their earnings. This was not to hide things from the SEC, as indeed they got all of the reports.		Legal counsel to the Church determined that the reporting system of these LLCs could continue unchanged. Eventually, the SEC disagreed, so the Church altered its reporting system. One of the things to remember in this current situation is that no funds were misappropriated, no money was stolen, no reports were hidden from the SEC. The SEC just didn't like the ''way'' the Church reported all of their investments. The Ensign Peak Advisors used 13 forms instead of one single form to report their earnings. This was not to hide things from the SEC, as indeed they got all of the reports.
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	To learn more about the SEC issue, see:		To learn more about the SEC issue, see:
	* [https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/church-issues-statement-on-sec-settlement "Church Issues Statement on SEC Settlement,"] ''Newsroom'', 21 February 2023.		* [https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/church-issues-statement-on-sec-settlement "Church Issues Statement on SEC Settlement,"] ''Newsroom'', 21 February 2023.
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	* Jonathan Green, [https://www.timesandseasons.org/index.php/2023/03/about-that-fec-fine/ "About that FEC fine,"] ''Times and Seasons'', 7 March 2023. Note that the first part of the article is about the FEC: Federal Elections Commission. The second part of the article about the SEC: Securities and Exchange Commission.		* Jonathan Green, [https://www.timesandseasons.org/index.php/2023/03/about-that-fec-fine/ "About that FEC fine,"] ''Times and Seasons'', 7 March 2023. Note that the first part of the article is about the FEC: Federal Elections Commission. The second part of the article about the SEC: Securities and Exchange Commission.
	* To see the charges by the SEC against EPA and the Church, see [https://www.sec.gov/news/press-release/2023-35 "SEC Charges The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Its Investment Management Company for Disclosure Failures and Misstated Filings,"] U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, press release 21 February 2023.		* To see the charges by the SEC against EPA and the Church, see [https://www.sec.gov/news/press-release/2023-35 "SEC Charges The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Its Investment Management Company for Disclosure Failures and Misstated Filings,"] U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, press release 21 February 2023.
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Church investments and reporting of financial data

SpencerMarsh — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:43:33 GMT

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Church finances

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	The Church takes seriously its responsibility to carefully manage the sacred offerings it receives from members.		The Church takes seriously its responsibility to carefully manage the sacred offerings it receives from members. Many questions have arisen regarding how the Church manages these funds. Click the links below to find faithful ansewrs to the questions that have arisen.
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The Text of the Various Versions of the Articles of Faith

SpencerMarsh — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:35:18 GMT

Excluded Hugh Findlay since we don't have a source for him, and I haven't been able to locate one,

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Why do the Latter-day Saints not wear or use the cross

SpencerMarsh — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:37:05 GMT

Why do the Latter-day Saints not wear or use the cross?

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	These considerations—especially the latter—bring me to what may be the most important of all scriptural references to the cross. It has nothing to do with pendants or jewellery, with steeples or signposts. It has to do, rather, with the rock-ribbed integrity and stiff moral backbone that Christians should bring to the call Jesus has given to every one of His disciples. In every land and age, He has said to us all, “If any man [or woman] will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.”<ref>Holland, "Lifted Up upon the Cross."</ref>		These considerations—especially the latter—bring me to what may be the most important of all scriptural references to the cross. It has nothing to do with pendants or jewellery, with steeples or signposts. It has to do, rather, with the rock-ribbed integrity and stiff moral backbone that Christians should bring to the call Jesus has given to every one of His disciples. In every land and age, He has said to us all, “If any man [or woman] will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.”<ref>Holland, "Lifted Up upon the Cross."</ref>
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	In summary, in the 21st century the cross reflects the culture and tradition of Christianity generally, and there is nothing doctrinal about using or avoiding the cross as a decorative symbol. Members of the Church of Jesus Christ respect other Christian groups that use the cross in that way.

	Most importantly, members of the Church acknowledge the inestimable sacrifice of Jesus upon the cross, for as he said, "My Father sent me that I might be lifted up upon the cross; and after that I had been lifted up upon the cross, that I might draw all men unto me."<ref>{{s\|3\|Nephi\|27\|14}}.</ref>		Most importantly, members of the Church acknowledge the inestimable sacrifice of Jesus upon the cross, for as he said, "My Father sent me that I might be lifted up upon the cross; and after that I had been lifted up upon the cross, that I might draw all men unto me."<ref>{{s\|3\|Nephi\|27\|14}}.</ref>

Question: Is Jesus the promised Messiah of the Old Testament?

SpencerMarsh — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:28:40 GMT

Question: Is Jesus the promised Messiah of the Old Testament?

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Mormonism and politics/Church involvement

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The Text of the Various Versions of the Articles of Faith

SpencerMarsh — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 21:23:47 GMT

Added Orson Hyde's Articles of Faith from the German translation of A Voice in the Wilderness or Ein Ruf aus der Wüste

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Joseph Smith's Explanations of Facsimile 3 of the Book of Abraham

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Joseph Smith's "Incorrect" Reconstruction of Facsimile 2

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Joseph Smith's Explanations of Facsimile 2 of the Book of Abraham

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Joseph Smith's "Incorrect" Reconstruction of Facsimile 1

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Joseph Smith's Explanations of Facsimile 1 of the Book of Abraham

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Approaching the Facsimiles of the Book of Abraham

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The Facsimiles of the Book of Abraham

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Overview of changes to the Doctrine and Covenants

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	====The First Presidency of the Church made the changes to the Doctrine and Covenants====		====The First Presidency of the Church made the changes to the Doctrine and Covenants====
	The Saints have never believed in inerrant prophets or inerrant scripture. The editing and modification of the revelations was never a secret; it was well known to the Church of Joseph's day, and it has been discussed repeatedly in modern Church publications, as well as extensive studies in Masters' and PhD theses at BYU.

	If Joseph could receive the Doctrine and Covenants by revelation, then he could also receive revelation to improve, modify, revise, and expand his revelatory product. The question remains the same—was Joseph Smith a prophet? If he was, then his action is completely legitimate. If he was not, then it makes little difference whether his pretended revelations were altered or not.

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Adding sections to the Doctrine and Covenants

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	'''Summary:''' Many ask why more sections haven't been added to the Doctrine and Covenants. This page gives two possible reasons. First, members may not live up to the revelations already printed. Second, revelations received now are likely received in council meetings of the Church.		'''Summary:''' Many ask why more sections haven't been added to the Doctrine and Covenants. This page gives two possible reasons. First, members may not live up to the revelations already printed. Second, revelations received now are likely received in council meetings of the Church.

Articles of Faith

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	Some are surprised to learn that there were different versions of the Articles of Faith published besides that contained in the Pearl of Great Price in the Latter-day Saint canon of scripture. Early Latter-day Saints made various attempts to summarize their beliefs succinctly for missionary purposes. These versions of the Articles of Faith contain subtle differences that yield enlighening insights. Click below to read faithful answers to the questions that have arisen as well as the various versions of the Articles of Faith that were written.		Some are surprised to learn that there were different versions of the Articles of Faith published besides that contained in the Pearl of Great Price in the Latter-day Saint canon of scripture. Early Latter-day Saints made various attempts to summarize their beliefs succinctly for missionary purposes. These versions of the Articles of Faith contain subtle differences that yield enlighening insights. Click below to read faithful answers to the questions that have arisen as well as the various versions of the Articles of Faith that were written.
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	* {{Ensign1\|author=John W. Welch and David J. Whittaker\|article=’We Believe…’. Development of the Articles of Faith\|vol=9\|num=9\|date=September 1979\|pages=51-55}} {{link\|url=http://lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?hideNav=1&locale=0&sourceId=10bd615b01a6b010VgnVCM1000004d82620a____&vgnextoid=2354fccf2b7db010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD}}
	* David J. Whittaker, “The ‘Articles of Faith’ in Early Mormon Literature and Thought”, in ''New Views of Mormon History. Essays in Honor of Leonard J. Arrington'', edited by Davis Bitton and Maureen Ursenbach Beecher (Salt Lake City, Utah: University of Utah Press, 1987), PAGE?? {{nc}}



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The Differing Versions of the Articles of Faith

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The Text of the Various Versions of the Articles of Faith

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